Das-Co of Idaho is a majority employee-owned utility construction contractor headquartered in Nampa, Idaho Das-Co of Idaho, a subsidiary of Whitaker Construction was founded in 1970. Das-Co of Idaho became employee-owned after their parent company, Whitaker Construction, implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in 2007. As an employee-owned company, hardworking employees directly reap the rewards of their labor. The ownership culture at Whitaker Construction fosters an environment where employees are collaborative and communicate openly. This approach has been integral to the company’s enduring success. The company has a team of 550 dedicated employee owners.